In order to develop the functionality of the 3D printer, several functional parts need to be selected, printed and tested.

The printed parts need to demonstrate the capability of in-space manufacturing to enable new maintenance and life support strategies for human space flight.

Mario Angelo, CTO of BeeveryCreative, said: “This new project is a validation of our ability to develop technology in the area of aerospace which will certainly have a great impact on our future lives.”

In May 2018 BeeveryCreative delivered a fully functional 3D printer prototype that was able to work under the ISS’s microgravity conditions.